Resources

• Assisted Living: More than Medicine

  Staying mobile and eating well improve health outcomes in assisted living. The residents of AlmaVia of Camarillo are no couch potatoes. They spend their days learning tai chi, playing tribal drums or taking walks around the community. Activities that promote and support mobility are important because scientists have found that staying physically active and exercising……

  January 17, 2017
• Transitioning a Loved One Into an Assisted Living Community

  An adult child shares her insights on moving her mother-in-law into senior living. Moving a loved one to an assisted living community is a delicate transition. It takes research, planning and clear communication to make the move go smoothly. Rebecca Kilbury shares her experience of moving her mother-in-law, Fran Kilbury, age 85, into AlmaVia of……

  January 17, 2017
• Avoid Family Conflict During End-Of-Life Decisions

  End-of-life planning can cause tension among family members. Three ways to avoid conflict. People are forced to make many difficult decisions when it comes to end-of-life issues and planning. Sometimes an emergency requires family members to step in and make those tough choices for a loved one. With so many different perspectives and emotions involved,……

  January 17, 2017
• The Benefits of Community Living for Seniors

  Increased social interaction can benefit senior health and wellness. Walking into the gathering room at AlmaVia of San Francisco, you might see a group of seniors participating in a book club, exercising, working on a group art project, or sipping coffee and chatting. Creating social experiences for residents is an important part of life at……

  January 16, 2017
• Elderly Parents Living Alone: Are They Okay?

  How to tell if your loved ones could benefit from senior living. When you don’t live near your parents, it’s tough to know if they’re still safe living at home. The holiday season can be a good time to check in and see how they’re doing. “People don’t get to visit as often as they……

  January 16, 2017
• Referring Patients to Elder Care Communities

  Here’s how medical professionals can help older patients find the right assisted living community. It’s a situation medical providers see all the time. An aging patient’s mobility has declined to the point that she no longer leaves her home. Or someone isn’t getting the nutrition he needs because shopping and cooking have become difficult. Whatever……

  January 16, 2017
• Laughter Yoga: Fostering Senior Health and Happiness

  Laughter does more than bring people together; it benefits the entire body. The gathering room at AlmaVia of San Rafael was filled with laughter on a recent Wednesday afternoon as residents participated in some lighthearted exercises with Teena Miller, a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher. The event, part of AlmaVia of San Rafael’s innovative programs to……

  January 16, 2017
• Hospice Care in Assisted Living

  Planning for end-of-life care in senior living is an important part of quality of life. Hospice care is an important component of end-of-life care; it can help alleviate pain, enhance your loved one’s quality of life and offer caregivers peace of mind. Understanding all that hospice care in assisted living can offer and how to……

  January 16, 2017